Paypal Founder Peter Thiel Is Trying To Live Until 120. Here Are The 3 Ways He Plans To Do It

Peter Thiel founded PayPal, helped fund Facebook, and has generally made a pile of cash and been successful in most things he does. His new goal: to live to 120.

He told Bloomberg how he wants to last the required 73 years: by following a Paleo diet, not drinking red wine (which many people would say goes against a Paleo diet, but anyway), and plenty of that miracle cure: Human Growth Hormones. “It helps maintain muscle mass, so you’re much less likely to get bone injuries, arthritis. There’s always a worry that it increases your cancer risk but — I’m hopeful that we’ll get cancer cured in the next decade,” he told Bloomberg.

Alcohol, a meat-heavy diet and increased muscle mass? It doesn’t sound like such a bad way to live, actually. At AskMen we’ve been on the “fountain of youth” pursuit for some time, and a couple years ago came up with our own list. We’re not saying that you’re going to live till 120 with this list, but hey, if we’re being honest, Thiel probably won’t make it that far anyway. Read on and live longer!

Do you eat breakfast every day? Do you always take the stairs? Whatever your daily habits are, there’s no denying that they impact your health. Even though the things we do as part of our daily routines might seem small, over time the small things can add up. So, by keeping your daily habits healthy, you can literally add years to your life.

Here are six daily habits for living longer.

1- Always opt for exercise

Technology exists to make our lives easier, but it doesn't always make us healthier. Daily exercise, however, is a definite boon to health. In fact, studies suggest that daily exercise can add up to three years to your life. Although finding time for structured exercise can be pretty much impossible for many guys, the good news is that opportunity for exercise is everywhere — just be creative. Whenever you can, walk to work. You don’t even have to walk the whole way. If you take public transit, just get off a few blocks sooner and enjoy a stroll. If you live or work in a high-rise building, just take the stairs. It’s really that simple.

2- Eat a healthy breakfast

Including breakfast in your daily routine is a great healthy habit for living longer. Over the years, researchers have found that those who eat an early-morning meal are less likely to be obese and get diabetes compared to those who don’t. Breakfast-eaters also report feeling better both mentally and physically. All in all, it seems that eating breakfast is a great, healthy way to start your day. To get the full benefits of breakfast, though, the Mayo Clinic recommends a meal with carbs, protein and a small amount of fat. The key is to keep your meals varied to ensure you get a good mix of nutrients, so spice up your breakfast every once in a while.

3- Get enough sleep

A lack of quality sleep can shorten your life. At least that’s the conclusion drawn from a number of studies conducted over the past decade. Although it’s not entirely clear how many hours of sleep we really need, failing to get at least seven hours of sleep or only sleeping at odd hours appears to heighten the risk of major illnesses including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. But it’s not just a lack of sleep that can be dangerous; a lack of relaxation can leave a lasting mark as well. We all know that stress and anxiety are killers, and so it follows that finding ways to relax each day can be a lifesaver. Whether it’s classical music, massage therapy or meditation, whatever you use to relax will most certainly add years to your life. It may even help you sleep better.